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New form of resilient red thread
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By Editor (14 May 03 0:00) - 2 comments
Red thread (caused by Laetisaria fuciformis) appears to be becoming more aggressive in some parts of the South of Britain. In a number of cases, large dinner plate sized pale patches of dying ryegrass have been present. In others, nearly 40% of the ground cover has been killed or weakened. Steve Gingell explains in full, inside - Read Article
New signing for Claymore
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By Lance Bassett (12 May 03 0:00)
Dean Broughton has been appointed by Claymore Grass Machinery to provide Yanmar sales support in the North and Midlands regions - Read Article
Turf management questions answered
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By Simon Barnaby (12 May 03 0:00)
Scotts receives more questions on turf nutrition at this time of year than at any other – and with the ever-increasing range of fertilizer options on the market, it’s not surprising. Click inside to see some of those burning questions answered - Read Article
Grass mulching mowers on amenity turf
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By Lance Bassett (03 May 03 0:00)
A chore which every landscaper hates because it is heavy, time consuming and wasteful, is emptying the grass collector on the mower and carrying the clippings to a compost heap or other disposal point. Full details inside - Read Article
June turf seminar at Epsom Racecourse
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By Anne Wilson (03 May 03 0:00)
The Southern section of STRI is hosting another of its acclaimed one-day seminars. “Innovations in Turfgrass Management” will be held on 26th June 2003 in The Board Room, Queen’s Stand, Epsom Racecourse. To book your place read inside for full details and contacts - Read Article
Grass roots support for FA Award
Local Authority -
By Editor (02 May 03 0:00)
There may be some controversy surrounding the manner in which the nominees for the Groundsman of the Year Award are selected for the Premier and Nationwide Leagues but, from the groundsmen working at the grass roots level of the game, there is no such criticism.
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New month new competition
General News -
By Editor (01 May 03 0:00)
It's May and a new opportunity to enter our much acclaimed competition. The Technical Merit Award, in association with Tillers Turf, is great fun with some stunning prizes, but also educational. Test your knowledge and you could win a luxury £2,000 holiday. - Read Article
£1 Million contract for Ransomes Jacobsen
Industry News -
By Press Release (01 May 03 0:00)
Newcastle City’s grounds maintenance department has awarded a significant contract for the supply of new turf maintenance equipment to Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd. - Read Article
Wisley GC choose Mantis for Weed Control
Industry News -
By Press Release (01 May 03 0:00)
The prestigious golf course has discovered an accurate and more economical way of controlling weeds after taking ownership of sprayers from the ultra low volume Mantis range. - Read Article
March Technical Merit Award scenario answers
Consultancy -
By Dave Saltman (30 Apr 03 0:00)
The question posed was: What are the main nutrients needed for healthy grass growth, and how do they affect the grass plant? What other elements are important and why? Read the best answers inside - Read Article
Good attendance to see Wiedenmann
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By Peter Driver (29 Apr 03 0:00)
The beautiful warm spring weather of March and April retreated briefly to leave conditions reminiscent of mid-winter as Bartram Mowers held a Wiedenmann Demonstration Day at Barnham Broom Golf Club, situated close to Wymondham on the outskirts of Norwich. Full details inside - Read Article
John Deere on safety and finance
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By Editor (29 Apr 03 0:00)
New appointments for John Deere in their finance department, and when a Golf Club bought its first course maintenance fleet at the beginning of April, safety was a key factor in the decision making process. Full details inside. - Read Article
FA sponsors MSc Scholarship for student
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By Inga Wells (29 Apr 03 0:00)
The Football Association (F.A.) has provided a one-year scholarship to the unique MSc in Sports Surface Technology course delivered by Cranfield University at Silsoe. Full details of course inside - Read Article
A passage to India
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By Editor (29 Apr 03 0:00)
Gary Ford has been appointed Regional Sales and Customer Support Manager for Proturf International Est., the Ransomes Jacobsen distributor for India.Gary will be based at Head Office in Dubai, UAE
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Don't miss out!
General News -
By Editor (27 Apr 03 0:00)
The April Technical Merit Award competition closes at Midnight on Wednesday so there's not long now to get your answers in. If you don't have time to do the main scenario question, then fill in the multi choice and give yourself the chance to win the great monthly prize. Details inside - Read Article
Start of season cricket maintenance
Consultancy -
By Editor (26 Apr 03 0:00)
Read the latest in the line of cricket maintenance from our 'live' forum on Friday evening with ECB Pitch Advisor Jon Buddington, full transcript inside - Read Article
New mini dumper available
Industry News -
By Editor (25 Apr 03 0:00)
Launching at next weeks SED exhibition at Milton Keynes (Seddon Plant stand).
The new MD270 MicroDumper by manufacturers of the ATLAS utility vehicle range ATV UK Ltd of Bolton will be seen for the first time. Developed for the Hire, Private and Groundwork sectors, the MD270 is only 800mm wide and 1800mm long-full details inside
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Mix grass for logos!
General News -
By Anne Wilson (25 Apr 03 0:00)
A novel way of using different grass species to create a logo or design, as seen in this article from Bingley, the home of the STRI-details inside - Read Article
Recent Drought harbours hidden threat
General News -
By Editor (24 Apr 03 0:00)
The drought, currently gripping East Anglia, (as reported by Dr. Upson of Cambridge University, on regional television), could be concealing soil compaction problems which will erupt, with dire consequences, come the first rainfall. - Read Article
Reduce running costs with training
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By Richard Bishop (23 Apr 03 0:00)
Modern grass cutting machinery is designed for maximum output and reliability. Nevertheless though, to get the most from any machine, both those who operate it and those who maintain it must be trained to the highest standards.Hayter have always adopted the view that, although training is expensive and time consuming, it does result in equipment working to its full capacity and operating costs being kept to a minimum.Full details inside - Read Article
